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1Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
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If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is 2no quiet.
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Bloodthirsty men 3hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
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A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
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If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
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The poor man and the oppressor 4meet together; the LORD 5 gives light to the eyes of both.
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If a king 6faithfully judges the poor, his throne will 7be established forever.
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8The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself 9brings shame to his mother.
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When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but 10the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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11Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
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Where 12there is no prophetic vision the people 13cast off restraint, but blessed is he who 14keeps the law.